Chessington World of Adventures

Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Previously known as Chessington Zoo, Chessington World of Adventures & Zoo
LocationLeatherhead Road, Chessington KT9 2NE, Greater London, England
Coordinates51°20′55″N 0°19′00″W / 51.34861°N 0.31667°W / 51.34861; -0.31667
StatusTheme Park
Open
Accommodation
Open
Chessington Zoo
Open
Sea Life Centre
Open
Opened1931; 95 years ago (1931) }(as zoo)
7 July 1987; 39 years ago (1987-07-07) (as theme park)
OwnerMerlin Entertainments
General manager
Tim Harrison-Jones
(Divisional Director)
SloganBritain's Wildest Adventure!
Operating season
Theme Park:
March–November
Zoo:
January–December
AttendanceIncrease 1.69 million (2019)
Attractions
Total33
Roller coasters
4
Water rides2
Websitewww.chessington.com

Chessington World of Adventures Resort is a theme park that also has a zoo and hotel. It is located in Chessington, Greater London, England. The resort opened as Chessington Zoo in 1931. The theme park was developed alongside the zoo by The Tussauds Group. The theme park opened on 7 July 1987. The theme park has over 40 rides. It is now owned by Merlin Entertainments, Under Merlin, Chessington become more of a tourist destination.

References

  1. ↑ Leisure/tourism Geographies: Practices and Geographical Knowledge By David Crouch, 1999, Routledge, ISBN 0-415-18109-7
  2. ↑ "Merlin conjures up leaseback deal". 17 July 2007 – via www.telegraph.co.uk.